News this week uk

Here are some of the top news stories from the UK this week:

Politics

• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants entering the country. (BBC News)
• The Labour Party has launched a review into its leadership following a series of poor election results, with several senior figures reportedly considering running for the top job. (The Guardian)
• The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the government's prorogation of Parliament was unlawful, paving the way for MPs to return to the Commons and potentially block a no-deal Brexit. (The Telegraph)

Brexit

• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes a new border arrangement for Northern Ireland and a commitment to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. (The Times)
• The UK's Parliament has voted to delay Brexit until January 31, 2020, after MPs rejected the government's plan to leave the EU without a deal. (Sky News)
• The EU has given the UK an extension to the Brexit deadline, but only if the UK holds European Parliament elections in May. (The Independent)

Health

• The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been hit by a cyberattack, with hackers demanding a ransom in exchange for restoring access to patient data. (The Daily Mail)
• A new study has found that the UK's obesity crisis is getting worse, with nearly 30% of adults now classified as obese. (The Daily Telegraph)
• The UK's Chief Medical Officer has warned that the country is facing a "ticking time bomb" of antibiotic resistance, with many common infections becoming increasingly difficult to treat. (The Guardian)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl who was stabbed to death in a London park. (The Evening Standard)
• A police officer has been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old man who was shot dead in a London street. (The Metro)
• A new report has found that the UK's crime rate is at its highest level in a decade, with a 13% increase in reported crimes over the past year. (The Daily Mail)

Business

• The UK's economy has grown at its slowest rate in five years, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. (The Financial Times)
• A major retailer has gone into administration, with thousands of jobs at risk. (The Daily Telegraph)
• The UK's biggest supermarket chain has announced plans to cut prices and invest in its online shopping service. (The Guardian)

These are just a few of the top news stories from the UK this week.